GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN SCIENCE LABS IN CBU’S CENTRE FOR DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION

The next generation of innovators will be critical to finding forward-thinking, sustainable solutions to address the challenges of a swiftly changing world. In Nova Scotia, the Government of Canada is helping Cape Breton University develop the high-quality educational infrastructure needed to advance important research and learning, and help future innovators reach their full potential.

Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, announced a non-repayable contribution of $3.5 million to Cape Breton University (CBU) through the Canada Coal Transition Initiative – Infrastructure Fund. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.

This contribution will help equip science classes and laboratories at the University’s new net-zero ready Centre for Discovery and Innovation. These cutting-edge research and teaching facilities will help CBU deliver an enhanced learning experience for students while encouraging technology-based research. This project will further strengthen the University’s role as an innovation hub, readying tomorrow’s leaders to solve complex issues.

Today’s announcement demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to support skills development and help communities adapt to a low carbon economy and is in addition to the $84 million investment towards the Centre for Discovery and Innovation announced in April 2023 by the Government of Canada, Government of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton University.

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“As Canada moves toward a greener future, we must nurture and inspire the next generation of innovators. With today’s investment, we are providing students with a state-of-the art learning environment where they can grow their potential, explore new ideas and create sustainable solutions that will benefit the region and the world at large.”
– The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA

“Cape Breton University has built an international reputation as a facility that is willing to embrace the newest technologies to equip students with the skills they need to address the world’s most complex challenges. I am happy with today’s investment, knowing it will help keep academic talent working and living in Cape Breton, and making our region stronger.”
– Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Cost Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso  

“We are very grateful to the Government of Canada for their continued support of the Centre for Discovery and Innovation. This investment will support state-of-the-art equipment that will contribute to CBU’s next generation of science students, faculty and researchers. The CDI will attract the brightest minds from Cape Breton Island and around the world and give them an opportunity to build research capacity here in Cape Breton.”
– David C. Dingwall, President and Vice-Chancellor, Cape Breton University